Drugs, Magic, Guns, And The Egyptian God Of Death Make For One Hell Of A Great Game
in newsletterKotaku · 2026-02-06 · 4 min read · games
Jackal, a new top-down indie shooter on Steam, combines Hotline Miami-style fast-paced action with 3D visuals, psychedelic art, and Egyptian mythology. Players work alongside Anubis, the god of death, who provides one-use spells per mission. Combat emphasizes smart weapon juggling and environmental interaction, with visual cues keeping chaos readable. The game offers multiple difficulty modes and randomized level layouts for replayability.
Appeared in 2026-02-09.